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| Эмитент | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Год | 1992 |
| Тип | Non-circulating coin |
| Номинал | 1 Peso (1 CUP) |
| Валюта | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Состав | Copper |
| Вес | 31.1 g |
| Диаметр | 38 mm |
| Толщина | 3.3 mm |
| Форма | Round |
| Техника | Milled |
| Ориентация | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Гравёр(ы) | Obverse: Charles Edward Barber Reverse: Belisario Álvarez Collado |
| В обращении до | 1992 |
| Каталожные номера | KM#437, JMA#AAEE535 |
| Описание аверса | Cuban coat of arms, country name as curved legend on top, face value below. |
|---|---|
| Письменность аверса | Latin |
| Надписи аверса |
REPUBLICA DE CUBA 1 PESO (Translation: Republic of Cuba 1 Peso) |
| Описание реверса | Portrait of Ernesto `Che` Guevara (1928-1967), also known as `Guerrillero Heroico`, figure and portrait name as circular legend near edge, dates and mintmark below portrait. |
| Письменность реверса | Latin |
| Надписи реверса |
`GUERRILLERO HEROICO` 1967-1992 ERNESTO CHE GUEVARA (Translation: `Heroic Guerilla Fighter` 1967 - 1992 Ernesto `Che` Guevara) |
| Гурт | Smooth |
| Монетный двор | |
| Тираж |
1992 - BU - 10 000 |
| ID Numisquare | 1802783130 |
| Дополнительная информация |
Historical Context: Issued by Cuba in 1992, this 1 Peso coin emerged during the "Special Period" following the Soviet Union's dissolution. Under Fidel Castro, Cuba faced severe economic challenges. This coin, honoring the "Heroic Guerilla Fighter," symbolically reinforced the foundational ideals of the Cuban Revolution, undoubtedly commemorating Ernesto "Che" Guevara. Its issuance underscored a commitment to revolutionary principles and national identity amidst profound adversity.
Artistry: While the specific engraver is uncredited, the design aligns with the socialist realist school prevalent in Cuban numismatics. The obverse prominently features the iconic bust of the "Heroic Guerilla Fighter," unmistakably depicting Che Guevara, likely inspired by Alberto Korda's famous photograph. His determined gaze and beret are rendered with powerful clarity. The reverse typically presents the Cuban Coat of Arms, a complex emblem rich in national symbolism.
Technical/Grading: Struck in copper (38mm, 31.1g), this coin often exhibits characteristics common to large base-metal issues. Key high-points for wear or strike weakness on the obverse include Che Guevara's beret, hair, beard, and facial features. On the reverse, details within the Cuban Coat of Arms, such as the palm tree fronds, key, and fasces, are susceptible to flatness. Collectors should seek well-struck examples demonstrating full detail, especially in the hair and finer elements.